The mission of the Office Management Certificate Program is to prepare students through the use of an innovative curriculum that promotes student success for entry-level office management positions in customer relations, office support, and records management meeting local industry needs.

Description:

This program is designed for the student seeking employment as an office administration specialist. It provides a solid foundation in computer operations, word processing software, and office procedures. The student develops business communication, computation, computer software application and office management skills. This college credit certificate is articulated into the AS degree in Office Administration.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Communicate in a clear and effective manner.

Perform keyboarding and document processing activities.

Demonstrate knowledge of human relations skills.

Demonstrate employability skills.

Develop leadership skills.

Perform information processing and transmittal activities.

Perform decision-making activities as related to business software and the office environment.

Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship.

Approximate Additional Costs

Program Tuition and Fees: $2,764*

Access Fee: $29.70 ($1.10 per credit)

Assessment Fee: $33

Textbook Estimate: $1,200

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.

Careers

Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student, with 7% graduating within 2 semesters for 2014-15. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2013-14) for this field at 100%.